Wibbly Wobbly Web

A phrase used by seniors and middle-aged men to describe the Intertubes.

Use of this phrase is generally considered an indicator that the person using it is attempting to appear hip while really out-of-touch with the zeitgeist.

In the UK the phrase has gained widespread popularity among many readers of The Sun, The Daily Mail, The Star and the Express. And therefore those using the phrase are often chastised for their old-fogeyness.

Foo: "I was surfing the Wibbly Wobbly Web the other day and the most beautiful hem sown curtains."

Bar: "Dude!! No! Just No!"

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Boot-shining crazy

A person, idea, thought, belief, government or other concept, system or organization that is domineering in manner, arrogant or otherwise overbearing or obsessively concerned with seemingly minor perceived slights or infractions.

The phrase is believed to have first emerged in the armed forces as an insult used to described officers who make excessive fuss over minor matters such as not shining ones boots thoroughly enough.

The term has since gained widespread acceptance outside of the military and can be found in common usage amongst many English speaking populations around the globe.

foo: "I had some cop stop me the other day for forgetting to put my indicator on, even though the street was totally empty he still gave me a ticket"

bar: "Sounds to me like he was boot-shining crazy"

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